gumbo limbo
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gumbo limbo (plural gumbo limbos)
- A tropical American tree, Bursera simaruba, that yields an aromatic resin used in varnishes etc
- Synonym: tourist tree
- 2011, Susan L. Hitchcock, Dry Tortugas National Park, Garden Key, Cultural Landscape Report:
- A cluster of mature gumbo limbos is planted between Bastion 1 and the small magazine, overarching the brick walkway.
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